Human Rights Due Diligence For Boards Training Course: Upholding Ethical Standards

Introduction

Human Rights Due Diligence for Boards training empowers board members to effectively oversee and integrate human rights considerations into their organization's governance and strategic decision-making. This course focuses on analyzing human rights risks, implementing due diligence frameworks, and understanding the impact of ethical practices on stakeholder trust and long-term value creation. Participants will learn to develop human rights policies, utilize risk assessment tools, and understand the intricacies of using accountability mechanisms to ensure compliance and drive positive social impact. By mastering human rights due diligence, boards can enhance their ability to build ethical and responsible organizations, mitigate potential reputational and legal risks, and contribute to a more just and sustainable business environment.

The increasing regulatory and societal pressure to uphold human rights necessitates a comprehensive understanding of due diligence best practices at the board level. This course delves into the nuances of stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, and impact assessments, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored human rights oversight strategies. By integrating ethical expertise with governance acumen, this program enables boards to lead initiatives that maximize human rights protection and drive sustainable business success.

Target Audience:

• Board members
• C-suite executives
• Corporate governance professionals
• Risk managers
• Compliance officers
• Legal professionals
• Sustainability officers
• Investors
• Individuals interested in human rights governance
• Ethics officers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of human rights due diligence for boards.
• Implement techniques for conducting human rights risk assessments and impact analyses.
• Understand the role of international human rights standards and frameworks in corporate governance.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing a comprehensive human rights due diligence strategy.
• Understand the principles of stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms in human rights due diligence.
• Implement techniques for utilizing human rights indicators and metrics to measure and track performance.
• Understand the role of accountability and transparency in human rights governance.
• Implement techniques for integrating human rights considerations into risk management and strategic planning.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to human rights due diligence.
• Develop strategies for measuring and analyzing the impact of human rights due diligence initiatives on organizational value.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Human Rights Due Diligence

• Principles and importance of human rights due diligence for boards.
• Understanding the human rights landscape and its relevance to business.
• Benefits of upholding ethical standards through due diligence.
• Historical context and evolution of human rights in business.

Module 2: Human Rights Risk Assessment and Impact Analysis

• Techniques for conducting human rights risk assessments and impact analyses.
• Implementing risk mapping and scenario planning.
• Utilizing human rights impact assessment tools and methodologies.
• Managing risk assessments.

Module 3: International Human Rights Standards and Frameworks

• Role of international human rights standards and frameworks in corporate governance.
• Understanding the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
• Implementing relevant human rights treaties and declarations.
• Managing human rights frameworks.

Module 4: Human Rights Due Diligence Strategy

• Techniques for developing and implementing a comprehensive human rights due diligence strategy.
• Implementing policy development and documentation.
• Utilizing due diligence frameworks and tools.
• Managing due diligence strategies.

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Grievance Mechanisms

• Principles of stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms in human rights due diligence.
• Understanding stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies.
• Implementing effective grievance mechanisms and feedback loops.
• Managing stakeholder engagement.

Module 6: Human Rights Indicators and Metrics

• Techniques for utilizing human rights indicators and metrics to measure and track performance.
• Implementing data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Utilizing human rights reporting tools and platforms.
• Managing human rights metrics.

Module 7: Accountability and Transparency

• Role of accountability and transparency in human rights governance.
• Understanding reporting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Implementing accountability mechanisms and frameworks.
• Managing accountability.

Module 8: Risk Management, Ethics, and Impact Measurement

• Techniques for integrating human rights considerations into risk management and strategic planning.
• Implementing ethical considerations in human rights due diligence.
• Utilizing performance metrics and reporting.
• Managing impact measurement.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.